AIOH Submission – Review of Managing the risks of biological hazards at work Code of Practice

Description

We welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Code of Practice for Biological Hazards (the “draft Code”). We recognise the importance of ensuring that PCBUs and workers are provided with clear and practical guidance to identify, assess,
and control biological risks across a wide range of workplaces.

While we support the intention of the draft Code, we have identified several areas where the current draft provides insufficient detail or does not adequately reference other important existing sources of information. In its current form, the document risks being
too broad, attempting to cover many topics superficially, without providing PCBUs with the depth of guidance necessary to manage risks effectively.

We provide these comments in addition to our preliminary feedback provided in March 2025.

Association number: A0017462L
ABN: 50 423 289 752
Approved by Council: 3 September 2025
Prepared by: AIOH External Affairs Committee
Date 4 September 2025

Acknowledgements
The AIOH Council acknowledges the work of members who contributed to this submission from the External Affairs Committee.